Online Course

Tobacco & Public Health: From Theory to Practice

Tobacco & Public Health: From Theory to Practice is an award-winning online course that offers a Canadian-focused overview on tobacco control research, policy, and practice. The course contains five modules – tobacco Prevention, Protection, Cessation and Evaluation; and E-Cigarettes. For more details about module contents, or to register, please visit the main course website.

This course is a useful training tool for those starting to work in tobacco control, and a resource for those looking for current facts or references. Each module takes approximately three to five hours to complete and can be accessed online 24/7 for flexible learning.

Topics covered in the course modules include the biology and patterns of tobacco and e-cigarette use; examples of programs, policies, and treatment options; strategies for addressing industry opposition; future directions in tobacco control; and how to evaluate tobacco control initiatives.

Features

Easy-to-read format

Interactive quizzes and videos

Evidence-based Canadian content

Reference citations, glossary, and key resources

Ask the Expert function

Certificate of completion

About OTRU

The Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (OTRU) is a Canadian leader in tobacco control research, monitoring and evaluation, teaching and training, and is a respected source of science-based information on tobacco control. We also apply our skills to other areas of public health.